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Charles Dixon Sr.
United States · Aged 43 · Died 12/21/2002
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How they died
Less-than-lethal force
Officers attempted to arrest Dixon, who weighed 330 lbs., when he stepped in following an altercation involving his brother. He lost consciousness while being restrained by multiple police officers face down on floor and died two days later. Coroner recommended homicide charges. Settlement reached in wrongful death suit, for undisclosed amount.
Alleged responsible partyBorough of Mount Oliver Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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